Tag Archives: OASS

Proposed Texas Textbooks Distort Climate Change Facts

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

(Ed. note: Why would OSTA post news about textbook difficulties in Texas?  The last line of this Dallas Morning News article explains it all.  Some specific examples of the distorted climate change (and other) facts are included in this article from Mother Jones … Continue reading →

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Dates/locations added: Transitioning to new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science workshops

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

 With the adoption of the new Oklahoma Academic Science Standards, districts and teachers are beginning to make decisions on how to transition from PASS to OAS-Science. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering two-day regional workshops designed to provide … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram 9.8.14

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Bob

    Greetings Science Educators! I hope the school year finds you well. There are several items to share in this week’s Science Message including: the announcement of Science Standards Regional Workshops, updates to science assessment documents provided on the … Continue reading →

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The 2014 HHMI Holiday Lectures on Science – Biodiversity in the Age of Humans

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The Holiday Lectures on Science series brings current research into the science classroom, helping to bridge the gap between textbook curriculum and exciting new research developments. Available for On-Demand Viewing on October 24, 2014 Take a survey and receive a … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram, 8/14/14

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I hope the start of your school year is going well! I enjoyed seeing and meeting so many of you this summer at the Vision 2020 Conference, the Vision for K-12 Science Education Workshop, the Elementary and … Continue reading →

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You Be The Chemist Challenge®

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bob

Get your students excited about chemistry with the You Be The Chemist Challenge—a free, national academic competition for grade 5-8 students. The Challenge was created by the Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science and chemistry education. The Challenge tests students’ … Continue reading →

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A Vision for K-12 Science Education: Exploring the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Bob

This workshop provides insight into the framework and professional development that supports successful implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. Understanding the vision for science education described in A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core is essential … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 6/24/14

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Bob

  Update on new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science: The new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were signed into rule by Governor Fallin June, 19th 2014. I apologize for the delay in sending out the listserv message, but I was … Continue reading →

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Action Alert from OESE

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Bob

Anti-science bills in 2014 Oklahoma Legislature Action alert: HB 3399, the measure to repeal the Common Core State Standards, contains a section that gives the legislature the ability to accept, reject, or edit any part of any curriculum standards submitted. … Continue reading →

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Education Week Article Brings to Light A Constitutional Issue in HB 3399

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Bob

Today, Education Week, the national newspaper of education news, published the article excerpted below, that describes communication to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallon outlining a potential serious conflict with the Oklahoma Constitution to be found in HB 3399, which currently sits on her desk … Continue reading →

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